Fr. Jack Kolodziej, OSFS, on Religious Life Being Alive

"We are all aware that the number of men and women entering religious life has dropped dramatically over the past fifty years. Significant changes in society have led to changes in schools, parishes, hospitals, and social services once filled with religious sisters, brothers, and priests. Today, these institutions and apostolates are being increasingly staffed, served, and led by laymen and women. For many religious communities, there seems to be a drought in the number of people pursuing a religious vocation today. Some people wonder if religious life will become extinct."

In a recent commentary, Father Jack Kolodziej, OSFS, reflected on recent events that confirmed religious life is still alive.

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De Sales Weekly: Provincial's Reflection: Religious Life is Alive! (8 AUG 24)